Significant legislative and regulatory action affecting flexible packaging took place in 2025. Maryland and Washington passed new extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging. Rhode Island and Hawaii passed EPR needs assessment bills,...

Sustainability and the circular economy remain critical components of business plans for members of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). As part of FlexPack VOICE’s® annual check-in with FPA members who are hitting milestones with the...

Chris Wood, regional director for North America at eProductivity Software (ePS), believes that the right software tools, correctly deployed, can transform how businesses operate: “Empowering teams, streamlining processes, and enabling both individual and organizational growth.”...

HiFlow Solutions, a leading developer of ERP/MIS software for the packaging and label manufacturing industry, today announced the launch of its AI-powered Logistics Management suite, designed to automate supplier delivery registration, bill of lading (BOL)...

W&H collaborated with ExxonMobil Signature Polymers to develop a commercially viable mono-material machine direction oriented (MDO) PE film solution, which delivers enhanced mechanical properties and enables significant downgauging potential thereby improving operational efficiency across the...

Each year, the world produces roughly 100 million tons of flexible multilayer plastic packaging — materials that keep food fresh and pharmaceuticals safe from moisture and oxygen. Yet most of these plastics are nearly impossible...

SmartSolve Industries, a leading zero-waste packaging technology company, announced that it has been selected for the JobsOhio Research and Development Grant, a $1 million investment toward its $3.6 million project to establish a new Research...

An economic analysis reveals that redirecting just half of America's plastic waste from landfills to recycling facilities could create more than 173,000 jobs and generate nearly $49 billion in annual economic output. The American Chemistry...

BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals reveal how the unique milestone was achieved. The packaging industry has made great strides in recent years towards more sustainable recycle-ready packaging. From the development of new mono-material polymer-based packaging...

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is proud to announce that its sustainability team has been awarded the prestigious “Highly Commended” Sustainability Team Award...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Sustainability Report highlighting progress across key areas of its sustainability agenda and shaping the future of packaging following...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP” or “Department”) in response to Appendix A, the Packaging Material Types List, developed by the Department...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, released its 2025 Economic Impact of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry report, prepared by John Dunham & Associates,...

Beleagured flexibles and industrial specialty packaging company, ASX-listed Pro-Pac Packaging Group (PPG), has appointed partners from McGrathNichol Restructuring as voluntary administrators, as a buyer is sought for all or parts of the business. The administrators...

Market conditions in the third quarter remained similar to what we saw during the first half of the year. Demand continued to be impacted by consumers’ cautiousness, geopolitical tensions and the US tariffs situation, with...

We continue to meet completely different market realities in our two regions. Another strong performance in Region North America, while the market conditions are clearly more challenging for Region Europe. Despite this, our Q3 result...

Winpak Ltd. reports consolidated results in US dollars for the third quarter of 2025, which ended on September 28, 2025. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company (Earnings) for the third quarter of...

HP has partnered with its Chinese distributor Syntax to officially open a new Digital Innovation Center at Weikang Technology Innovation Park in Panyu District, Guangzhou, China. Spanning 1,500 sqm, the center is equipped with HP...

TOPPAN Inc., a TOPPAN Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., will participate for the first time in CPHI Frankfurt 2025, one of the world’s leading events for pharmaceutical ingredients and the...

Adding a luxury look to flexible packaging, BOBST oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) for gravure includes the ability to print a wide range of metallics colors with a standard ink set. By removing the need for...

Keypoint Intelligence, a trusted market research and advisory firm for the print and imaging industry, and 42 Technology (42T), a leading product innovation and engineering consultancy, have announced a strategic partnership designed to help companies...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is proud to announce the launch of FPA FlexImpact. This new social impact initiative brings the flexible packaging...

We look at three groups approaching packaging sustainability from three different angles: adopting modern packaging equipment, recycling flexible plastic, and harmonizing data collection to meet EPR requirements. A lot of sensationalistic headlines and articles adopt...

Nobelus, a leading supplier of finishing solutions for the general commercial print, photofinishing, flexible packaging, and prime label markets, has promoted three key members of its leadership team to support the company as it continues...

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has acquired the bag converting operations of International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging. The acquisition expands ProAmpac’s converting capabilities, further advancing the company’s...

Four of Sun Chemical’s SunLam solvent-free adhesives were approved by RecyClass for European flexible polyethylene (PE) recycling streams. RecyClass is a cross-industry initiative focused on advancing plastic packaging recyclability in Europe. Developed by Plastics Recyclers...

Constantia Flexibles, the third-largest flexible packaging producer worldwide, has reached an important milestone on its sustainability journey. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has officially validated the company’s updated near-term and long-term climate targets, confirming...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) respectfully submits these comments to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) proposed Plan Amendment 2 to the Oregon Producer Responsibility Program Plan. FPA...